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M5.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near 10 km N of Morigaon, India (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 22:47:52 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near Assam on Jan 4, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near 10 km N of Morigaon, India (India) · 2026-01-04 22:47:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 22:47 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near 10 km N of Morigaon, India (India). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 22:47:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
City
Assam
Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.34400, 92.32980
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Morigaon10.7 kmS29'164
Nagaon33.6 kmE121'628
Guwahati60.9 kmW962'334

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM4.9
M4.92026-01-04 22:48:12 UTC113.5 kmBhutan M3.82026-01-06 21:47:16 UTC120.5 kmGongtsephangma_Yobinang M3.92026-01-08 13:00:47 UTC40.8 kmOraog M2.92026-01-08 20:00:58 UTC94.7 kmPhuloni M2.92026-01-10 00:36:17 UTC102.8 kmBarkhetri M3.02026-01-11 00:04:49 UTC141.6 kmKapak Leyak Docha M3.12026-01-11 00:05:51 UTC144.4 kmBameng ADC M3.02026-01-22 00:00:32 UTC58.8 kmDonka Molām M3.92026-01-30 06:50:28 UTC48.8 kmMazbat M3.42026-02-02 12:10:55 UTC56.9 kmUdalguri

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.735.0 km6.9 km
USGSM5.435.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#8
Earlier events M≥421
Earlier events M≥512
Compared since2025-02-26

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02025-09-14 11:11:50 UTC32.1 km10 km NNE of Kharupatia, India M5.72025-09-14 11:11:50 UTC39.4 kmNortheastern India [Land: India] M5.72025-09-14 11:11:49 UTC47.4 kmNortheastern India M5.72025-09-14 11:11:49 UTC48.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.7, near of Sylhet (Monde) M5.52025-09-14 11:11:51 UTC32.1 kmASSAM, INDIA

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